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Offered is „CS-1000P“ by Leben as second-hand device from the category „Tube-Poweramp“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 5409041441 ends on 17.11.2026 at 15:30 o'clock.
This looks like a fair ask. At €6,900, it sits right on the recent median for comparable listings and essentially matches the market rather than asking a premium, so there’s no need to overthink it if the unit is clean and functioning properly.
That makes it a sensible buy for someone who wants a well-regarded high-current Japanese tube power amp with real authority, speed, and a refined midrange. The upside here is straightforward: if it’s been cared for, these are satisfying pieces that can anchor a serious system for years. At this price, condition, service history, output tube age, and whether any original packaging or documentation is included are the details that matter most.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Leben Hi-Fi Stereo Company emerged from the vision of Taku Hyodo, a renowned Japanese tube audio engineer formerly with Luxman. After founding Kouri Denki Co. in 1979 to produce electronic components, Hyodo released his first commercial amplifier, the Triode 33 under the KFH brand, in 1991. He established Leben in 1992—drawing its name from the German word for "life," reflecting his philosophy that music is life—with the debut RS-35a power amplifier in 1995, followed by the RS-28c preamplifier in 1998.
The brand specializes exclusively in hand-built vacuum tube amplifiers, including integrated models like the celebrated CS-300 series, power amps, and preamplifiers. Crafted with point-to-point wiring, premium components, and often rare NOS tubes, Leben eschews mass production for meticulous, small-batch assembly by a skilled team. Features such as headphone outputs, bass boosters, and speaker selectors enhance versatility, while remote controls are notably absent in favor of pure analog focus.
Leben occupies a niche boutique position in the high-end hi-fi market, prized by tube enthusiasts for its musicality, reliability, and lifelike sound. Once Japan-exclusive, its global cult following has grown through limited exports, earning acclaim in audiophile circles as passion-driven masterpieces that deliver rewarding performance without compromise.
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